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Introduction ™ Thank you for choosing the “twister” Media Converter 7000. The “twister” Media Converter provides a cost-effective means of integrat- ing a mixed media environment. The information in this guide helps you to install and start using your “twister” Media Converter 7000. Overview ™...
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The TELCO connection provides a convenient means of connecting to an MDF-ready hub, switch or patch panel. The “twister” Media Converter 7000 offers three models with TELCO connectors. The LE7312A-PS-R2 is a 12-slot 2U chassis with dual 50-pin TELCO connectors. This chassis is available with dual load-sharing power supplies to ensure essential non-stop networking for high priority traffic and business-critical applications.
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Related Documentation Refer to the following documentation for additional specific information on the “twister” Media Converter 7000: ™ • Media Converter 7000 “redundant twister” Modules Installation & User Guide ™ • “twister” Media Converter 7000 Modules Quick Reference “twister” Media Converter 7000...
Installation Guide Follow the simple steps outlined in this section of the manual to install and start using the “twister” Media Converter 7000 chassis. Unpack the chassis and any accessories. Check that the following components have been included: • “twister” Media Converter 7000 chassis •...
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Because of its smaller size, the LE7306A chassis can be placed on any flat surface. To save space and keep the installation area organized, use the optional wall mount bracket. Follow these simple instructions and refer to the diagram below: •...
Set the Switches and Jumpers. Locate the switches and jumpers. The following illustrations show the orientation of the DIP switches and LLCF jumpers for the 10Mbps and 100Mbps “twister” modules. These illustrations are generalized and not specific to a particular module. Refer to the “redundant twister” module diagrams in the User Guide section of this document for more detailed information on the location and setting of the DIP switches for these particular modules.
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MDI-II to MDI-X All “twister” modules with twisted-pair ports have an MDI-II to MDI-X switch. This switch is positioned directly behind it’s associated RJ-45 connector and allows simple setup in either straight through (default) or crossover configurations. When setting the MDI-II to MDI-X switch, observe the position- ing of the following symbols: •...
Install the “twister” 7000 Modules. Each chassis supports multiple 10 and 100Mbps media types— via “twister” modules—in any combination. The modules offer the ease of plug-and-play installation and are hot-swappable. While these 7000 Series chassis support media conversion for any Media Converter Module, only certain modules will work in conjunction with the TELCO connector on the back of these chassis.
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Follow these simple steps to install “twister” modules: • Grasp a module by the front panel as shown. • Insert the module into a slot making sure that both the top and bottom of the card edges are lined up with the top and bottom slot guides.
Connect to the Network. To connect the individual “twister” modules to the network, refer to the appropriate section in the the User Guide section of this manual. • For more detailed information regarding the “redundant twister” module, refer to the Media Converter 7000 “redundant twister”...
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Each power supply includes a standard North American 3-pin power cord which is UL (USA), CSA or CUL (Canada) listed or approved. For installation in regions outside North America, replace the power cord with a cord approved by appropriate safety agencies. Any cord must have a CEE-22 standard V female connector on one end and meet IEC 320-030 specifica- tions.
User Guide This section contains mor e detailed user inf ormation regarding cer tain oper ating features and maintenance instr uctions for your “twister” Media Con verter 7000. “twister” 7000 Modules Media conversion provides a cost-effective means of integrating various types of Ethernet and Fast Ethernet LAN segments.
“twister” Media Converter 7000 Modules: 100Mbps “twister” Modules: LH7416C-SX-R2 ______ RJ-45 to SX multimode SC LH7416C-SXST-R2 ____ RJ-45 to SX multimode ST LH7402C-TX-R2 ______ RJ-45 to Redundant TX LH7403C-MMSC-R2 ___ RJ-45 to Redundant FX multimode SC LH7404C-SMSC-R2 ___ RJ-45 to Redundant FX singlemode SC LH7403C-MMST-R2 ___ RJ-45 to Redundant FX multimode ST LH7403C-SMST-R2 ____ RJ-45 to Redundant FX singlemode ST LH7420C-SCSC-R2 ____ FX multimode SC to FX singlemode SC...
100Mbps “redundant twister” 7000 Modules: LH7402C-TX-R2 RJ-45 to Redundant RJ-45 ___________ 100m/100m LH7403C-MMSC-R2 RJ-45 to Redundant FX multimode SC ___ 100m/2km LH7404C-SMSC-R2 RJ-45 to Redundant FX singlemode SC __ 100m/15km LH7403C-MMST-R2 RJ-45 to Redundant FX multimode ST ___ 100m/2km LH7403C-SMST-R2 RJ-45 to Redundant FX singlemode ST __ 100m/15km The “redundant twister”...
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PRIMARY and SECONDARY ports; the end station connected to the module sees a valid link state. • LINK Switch DOWN (default): the module sends link on the active port only; the end station connected to the module sees a valid link state only if the port on the module is active. •...
100Mbps MM-to-SM “twister” 7000 Modules: LH7420C-SCSC-R2 FX multimode SC to FX singlemode SC __ 2km/15km LH7420C-SCST-R2 FX multimode SC to FX singlemode ST __ 2km/15km LH7421C-STSC-R2 FX multimode ST to FX singlemode SC __ 2km/15km LH7421C-STST-R2 FX multimode ST to FX singlemode ST __ 2km/15km These modules provide seamless integration between higher bandwidth singlemode and multimode fiber optic segments.
100Mpbs TX-to-FX “twister” 7000 Modules: LH7416C-SX-R2 RJ-45 to SX multimode SC _________ 100m/300m LH7416C-SXST-R2 RJ-45 to SX multimode ST _________ 100m/300m LH7414C-R2 RJ-45 to FX multimode SC __________ 100m/2km LH7416C-R2 RJ-45 to FX singlemode SC ________ 100m/15km LH7415C-R2 RJ-45 to FX multimode ST __________ 100m/2km LH7416C-ST-R2 RJ-45 to FX singlemode ST ________ 100m/15km LH7416C-40KM-R2 RJ-45 to FX singlemode SC ________ 100m/40km...
10Mbps “redundant twister” 7000 Module: LE7402C-TX RJ-45 to Redundant RJ-45 _______________ 100m/100m The “redundant twister” module provides full redundant data paths for Ethernet devices. The modules incorporate a MAIN port, a PRIMARY port and a SECONDARY port. The redundancy is provided between the PRIMARY and SECONDARY ports.
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• LINK Switch DOWN (default): the module sends link on the active port only; the end station connected to the module sees a valid link state only if the port on the module is active. • LLCF Switch UP: Link Loss Carry Forward is enabled. •...
10Mbps Thinnet Coaxial “twister” 7000 Module: LE7313C-R2 RJ-45 to BNC __________________________ 100m/185m This module provides twisted-pair to Thinnet coax segment integration. LED Operation: • PWR: normal operation • LK: satisfactory receive link status on TP port • AT: receiving data •...
10Mbps Fiber Optic “twister” 7000 Modules: LE7313C-SC-R2 RJ-45 to FL multimode SC __________ 100m/2km LE7314C-R2 RJ-45 to FL multimode ST __________ 100m/2km LE7316C-R2 RJ-45 to FL singlemode ST __________ 100m/8km LE7316C-MM-R2 RJ-45 to FL multimode SMA ________ 100m/2km These modules provide transparent integration of 10BASE-T and 10BASE-FL segments in Ethernet environments.
10Mbps TELCO Converter Interface Modules: LE7302C TELCO to Dual RJ-45 ___________________ 100m/100m LE7324C-SC TELCO to Dual FL multimode SC ___________ 2km/2km LE7324C TELCO to Dual FL multimode ST ___________ 2km/2km LE7326C TELCO to Dual FL singlemode ST __________ 2km/8km These dual port “twister” modules are designed specfically to provide media conversion between the two individual network connections on the front of the module and a 50-pin TELCO connector on the back of the chassis.
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The diagram below shows the numbering sequence of the module slots. The first six slots (12 ports) connect to the backplane of the TELCO connector labeled MDF 1. The second six slots (12 ports) connect to the backplane of the TELCO connector labeled MDF 2.
Chassis Technical Specifications Power Input ___________________________ 90-250V AC 80W maximum Output _______________________________________________ 60W Environmental Operating Temperature _______________________________ 0 — 50 C Storage Temperature ________________________________ -30 —70 C Relative Humidity _____________________ 5% — 95% non-condensing Physical Case _____________________ Fully enclosed metal construction Dimensions: LE7312A-R2, -PS-R2 _________ 11.3”...
Operating Features of the “twister” Power Supply Modules Load Sharing Power Supply Modules (LE7312A-R2, LE7312-PS-R2) When a chassis is equipped with two load-sharing power supply modules, they operate in tandem and share the connected load. This decreases the demand put on each individual unit. There are two LEDs on the front panel of each Power Supply Module.
Power Supply Service Instructions The following instructions explain the procedure to follow when replacing a Power Supply Module or installing a second Power Supply Module in the “twister” LE7306A, LE7312A-R2 or LE7312-PS-R2 chassis. IMPORTANT The Power Supply Module is an open frame-type power supply —...
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• Insert the module into the slot making sure that the edges are in the guides. Do not force the Power Supply Module into the chassis unnecessarily. The module should slide in easily. • Slide the Power Supply Module into the chassis until the front panel is flush and even with the chassis.
Link Loss Carry Forward (LLCF) The “twister” modules (with the exception of the 10Mbps BNC and TELCO modules) have been designed with an LLCF function for troubleshooting a remote connection. The modules are shipped with the LLCF disabled. When LLCF is enabled, the FX ports as well as the TX ports on the “twister” modules, do not transmit a link signal until they receive a link signal from the opposite port.
Straight RJ-45 Twisted-pair Cables COLOR •SIGNAL• Brown —— Brown Stripe —— Green RX– Blue Stripe —— Blue —— Green Stripe Orange TX– Orange Stripe NOTE: Locking Tab on connector is COLOR •SIGNAL• facing away. Brown —— Brown Stripe —— Green RX–...
Product Safety , EMC and Compliance Statements This equipment complies with the following requirements: • UL • CSA • EN60950 (safety) • FCC Part 15, Class A • EN55022 Class A (emissions) • EN50082-1 (immunity) • IEC 825-1 Classification Class 1 Laser Product •...
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Electrical Safety Statement Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
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11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
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